Account Representative (General)
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
At a Glance
Account Representative (General) earns an average of $29,444/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2.7–3.1 years. Top skills: Sales, Communication, Good Driving Record.
$29,444/yr
High school or GED
2.7–3.1 years
40
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Median Wage
$66,780/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+0.3%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (13)
Good Driving Record
Merchandising
Sales Prospecting
Marketing
Invoicing
Lifting Ability
Billing
Telemarketing
Collections
Customer Relationship Management
Accounting
Finance
Showrooms
Common Skills (16)
Sales
Communication
Customer Service
Management
Presentations
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Leadership
Microsoft Office
Assertiveness
Professionalism
Operations
Typing
Detail Oriented
Certifications (1)
Valid Driver's License
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
Account Executive (General)
~$144,444/yr
Advertising Account Executive
~$96,000/yr
Business to Business (B2B) Account Executive
~$102,500/yr
Enterprise Account Executive
Healthcare Account Executive
~$39,520/yr
Inside Sales Account Executive
~$35,360/yr
Marketing Account Executive
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